A.C. Milan goal keeper Michael Agazzi (1) makes a save in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan goal keeper Michael Agazzi (1) makes a save in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in ... more

A.C. Milan midfielder Michael Essien (15) and Chivas forward Angel Reyna (10) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan midfielder Michael Essien (15) and Chivas forward Angel Reyna (10) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at ... more

A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) goes down surrounded by Chivas players in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) goes down surrounded by Chivas players in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, ... more

A.C. Milan forward Mbaye Niang (19) and defender Jair Pereira (4) battle for the ball as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan forward Mbaye Niang (19) and defender Jair Pereira (4) battle for the ball as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, ... more

A.C. Milan forward Giampaolo Pazzini (11) and Chivas forward Angel Reyna (10) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan forward Giampaolo Pazzini (11) and Chivas forward Angel Reyna (10) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at ... more

A.C. Milan midfielder Andrea Poli (16) celebrates the first goal scored by A.C. Milan forward Mbaye Niang (19) as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan midfielder Andrea Poli (16) celebrates the first goal scored by A.C. Milan forward Mbaye Niang (19) as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium ... more

Chivas goal keeper Antonio Rodriguez (1) makes a save from a kick by A.C. Milan defender Philippe Mexes (5) as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

Chivas goal keeper Antonio Rodriguez (1) makes a save from a kick by A.C. Milan defender Philippe Mexes (5) as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium ... more

A.C. Milan defender Philippe Mexes (5) jumps on the back of A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) after Balotelli scored the second goal in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan defender Philippe Mexes (5) jumps on the back of A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) after Balotelli scored the second goal in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an ... more

A.C. Milan midfielder Riccardo Saponara (8) and Chivas midfielder Jorge Enriquez (14) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan midfielder Riccardo Saponara (8) and Chivas midfielder Jorge Enriquez (14) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer ... more

A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) scores on a penalty kick in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan forward Mario Balotelli (45) scores on a penalty kick in the first half as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in ... more

A.C. Milan defender Daniele Bonera (25) and Chivas forward Alberto Garcia (23) and midfielder Sergio Napoles (13) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

A.C. Milan defender Daniele Bonera (25) and Chivas forward Alberto Garcia (23) and midfielder Sergio Napoles (13) battle for the ball in the second half as A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an ... more

The state of the field came into question as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston.

The state of the field came into question as A.C. Milan played Chivas de Guadalajara in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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The Houston Texans DeAndre Hopkins participates in the coin toss before A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston.

The Houston Texans DeAndre Hopkins participates in the coin toss before A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston.

Fans reach for autographs from an A.C. Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy (92) before A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Houston. less

Fans reach for autographs from an A.C. Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy (92) before A.C. Milan defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 3-0 in an international friendly soccer game at NRG Stadium Wednesday, Aug. 6, ... more